Last week while I was walking to school I noticed that there were a bunch of people spread across the green canvassing for various environmental or political groups.
For all I know the work they are doing is important, and I do so dislike talking to them and saying 'no' all the time. I mean, they are soliciting students for money ... since when do students have spare income to donate to important causes? I don't even make enough to cover my rent! It just seems like their time could be more effective in different parts of the city. But what do I know - maybe they keep coming back because they are getting results.
Anyway, to deal with this situation, I started taking out my cell phone and pretending I am having a conversation so they don't try to stop me and lay on the guilt.
Lately, however, I've noticed that I carry on these fake conversations much longer than necessary. On this particular day last week, I noticed that I was still having an argument with *no one* for several minutes past the point that I was clear of all the canvassers. I think, sometimes, I am losing my mind. :)
It reminded me that I did that a lot when I was traveling alone for 6 months - have conversations with myself outloud while walking around. That, or I'd make up songs as I strolled around Paris or climbed an Alp.
I don't know what any of that has to do with anything ... I just find myself amusing sometimes and thought I would share.
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
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